No tratamento endodôntico, várias fases de igual importância são necessárias para a realização de uma terapêutica bem sucedida, entre elas podemos citar a instrumentação. Apesar de todas as técnicas e instrumentos propostos para a Endodontia, o sucesso esperado ainda não foi alcançado. Tanto a instrumentação manual quanto à rotatória não resulta na limpeza das áreas polares dos canais radiculares com achatamento mésio-distal. No intuito de obter melhor resultado clínico, avaliou-se “in vitro" a remoção da camada de “smear" das paredes dos canais radiculares de 40 dentes incisivos inferiores portadores de achatamento mésio-distal submetidos à instrumentação rotatória por meio da técnica “Free Tip Preparation", utilizando o laser de Er: YAG nos parâmetros de 140 e 250 mJ. Para tanto, a fibra óptica do aparelho foi deslocada lentamente, com velocidade de 2 mm/s, até o orifício cervical na câmara pulpar, na parede vestibular e lingual da raiz; e sua eficácia na remoção da “smear" foi comparada aos grupos onde se utilizou apenas Hipoclorito a 2,5% e Hipoclorito de sódio a 2,5% alternado com EDTA a 17%. Os dentes foram analisados por meio de microscopia eletrônica de varredura, e as fotomicrografias das áreas mais representativas dos terços médio e apical foram avaliadas por três examinadores diferentes, com grau mínimo de Mestre, que observaram a quantidade da camada de “smear" presente nas amostras em relação a três padrões. Os examinadores, sem que tivessem o conhecimento prévio de qual dos grupos estavam avaliando, atribuíram escores de 1 a 4 as fotomicrografias, de acordo com a quantidade da camada de “smear" visualizada. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise estatística não-paramétrica, comparando-se os diferentes grupos estudados (teste de Kruskal-Wallis) e os terços radiculares (teste de Wilcoxcon). Os resultados mostraram que, quanto à quantidade da “smear" encontrada nos grupos estudados, o grupo que utilizou Hipoclorito a 2,5% alternado com EDTA apresentou os canais radiculares mais limpos seguido do grupo do laser 250 mJ e posteriormente pelos grupos do laser Er: YAG a 140 mJ e do hipoclorito a 2,5%, que não apresentaram diferença estatisticamente significante entre si. Quanto aos terços, o apical apresentou maior quantidade da “smear" em comparação com o terço médio (p< 0,01). / Manual or rotary instrumentation techniques do not efficiently clean mesio-distal flattened root canals. This study evaluated, in vitro, smear layer removal of 40 mesio-distal flattened root canals after rotary instrumentation. The teeth were then divided into 4 groups: group 1: rotary instrumentation and 2.5% sodium hypochlorite used as irrigating solution; group 2: instrumented as group 1 and followed by Er: YAG laser irradiation (140mJ input/10Hz), withdrawn at 2mm/s from the apical to the cervical region touching the buccal walls the procedure was then repeated for the lingual wall); group 3: instrumented as group 1 and followed by Er: YAG laser irradiation (250mJinput/10Hz) withdrawn at 2mm/s from the apical to the cervical region touching the buccal walls the procedure was then repeated for the lingual wall) and group 4: instrumented as group 1 and alternated with 17% EDTA Teeth were split longitudinally and prepared for examination under scanning electron microscopy. Scores from 1 to 4 were given to the fotomicrographs by three independent evaluators, and these data was submitted to statistical analysis. The teeth where alternated 17% EDTA were used (group 4) showed less amount of smear layer, followed by the group irradiated with 250mJinput/10Hz (group 3), the group irradiated with 140mJ input/10Hz and the group where only sodium hypochlorite was used. The apical third presented more smear layer than the middle third (p<00.1).

Ces dernières années les semi-conducteurs à base de InGaN sont devenus attractifs pour des applications d'éclairage. Les sources blanches à base de LED sont de plus en plus utilisées en raison de leur petite taille, leur longue durée de vie et leur faible consommation d'énergie. Malheureusement les LED utilisées dans ces dispositifs subissent une perte de rendement quantique externe quand leur courant d'alimentation augmente. Ceci se traduit par un décalage du maximum d'émission ainsi qu'un élargissement spectral. Ces variations d'émission impactent la conversion de lumière bleue en lumière blanche, ce qui diminue l'efficacité du procédé. Une méthode alternative pour obtenir de la lumière blanche en travaillant à forte puissance serait l'utilisation de diodes laser (DL) à la place des LED. Contrairement aux LED, elles sont moins affectées par les pertes d'efficacité. La puissance lumineuse et le rendement quantique externe des diodes laser augmentent linéairement avec le courant d'alimentation, ce qui maintient la stabilité de la lumière blanche produite. / In past few years InGaN-based semiconductors have attracted much more attention for application in solid-state lighting sources. Recently, their usage is constantly increasing on worldwide market. High-brightness white LEDs have been used due to their size, long life and energy saving. However, LEDs used in light sources suffer from a loss in external quantum efficiency as an operating current increases. This loss may lead to a shift in peak emission wavelength and broadening of emission spectrum. Laser diodes, in contrary to LEDs, do not suffer this loss. The output power increases linearly with injection current. Moreover, they can reach higher luminosity, for the same power, than LEDs. Additionally, laser-based devices can be operated in reflection mode, allowing for the phosphor to be placed on a reflection substrate that may also act as a heat sink to effectively dissipate heat away from the phosphor.

Submitted by Fernanda Alves Feitosa null (fernanda.feitosa@fosjc.unesp.br) on 2016-06-07T14:46:57Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Tese ok - versão final com ficha catalografica certa.pdf: 3711607 bytes, checksum: d94558d40ddaabd3c84ddd7cdec2d8bb (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Ana Paula Grisoto (grisotoana@reitoria.unesp.br) on 2016-06-08T13:34:17Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 feitosa_fa_dr_sjc.pdf: 3711607 bytes, checksum: d94558d40ddaabd3c84ddd7cdec2d8bb (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-06-08T13:34:17Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 feitosa_fa_dr_sjc.pdf: 3711607 bytes, checksum: d94558d40ddaabd3c84ddd7cdec2d8bb (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-06-02 / O objetivo desse estudo foi avaliar a eficiência da irradiação com lasers de alta potência e a influência da aplicação do silano previa ou posteriormente à irradiação com os lasers na resistência de união entre cerâmica vítrea de dissilicato de lítio, cimento resinoso e dentina humana. Foram confeccionados 50 espécimes tronco-cônicos de cerâmica (n=10), divididos aleatoriamente em 5 grupos: 1- Controle- Condicionamento com ácido hidrofluorídrico 10% por 1 min e aplicação do silano; 2- Er:YAG – irradiação com laser Er:YAG (200 mJ e 10 Hz), seguido do condicionamento com ácido hidrofluorídrico 10% por 1 min e aplicação do silano; 3- Silano + Er:YAG – Condicionamento com ácido hidrofluorídrico 10% por 1 min, aplicação do silano e irradiação com laser Er:YAG nos mesmo parâmetros do grupo anterior; 4- Nd:YAG – irradiação com laser Nd:YAG (120 mJ e 10 Hz), seguido de condicionamento com ácido hidrofluorídrico 10% por 1 min e aplicação do silano, 5- Silano + Nd:YAG - Condicionamento com ácido hidrofluorídrico 10% por 1 min, aplicação do silano e irradiação com laser Nd:YAG nos mesmo parâmetros do grupo anterior. Após os tratamentos os espécimes cerâmicos foram cimentados com cimento resinoso de presa dual à superfície de dentina de 50 molares humanos incluídos em resina acrílica ativada quimicamente. Após armazenamento por 24 h foi realizado o ensaio de tração em máquina de ensaios universais com célula de carga de 10 KgF e velocidade constante de 1mm/min. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à ANOVA 2-fatores e teste de Dunnet (α=5%). A análise dos padrões de fratura foram analisadas em estereomicroscopio. Adicionalmente foram confeccionados 15 espécimes em cerâmica no formato cilíndrico, submetidos aos mesmo tratamentos dos grupos anteriores (n=3) e utilizados para análise do ângulo de contato e análise em microscópio eletrônico de varredura. O teste de Dunnet mostrou diferenças significativas entre o grupo controle (9,42 ± 2,27 MPa) e os grupos Er (19,25 ± 3,7 MPa) e Sil+Er (14,11 ± 4,11 MPa). A análise de variância (p<5%) para os fatores Tipo de Laser (p<0,0001) e Técnica de Silanização (p=0,0002) mostraram diferenças significativas para os dois fatores, porém não para sua interação. Assim, a irradiação com Er:YAG (16,68 MPa) mostrou-se mais eficiente que a irradiação com Nd:YAG (8,19 MPa). A técnica de silanização posterior à irradiação com laser (14,46 MPa) também se mostrou superior à silanização previa (10,41 MPa). Quanto à análise de fraturas, o grupo Controle teve prevalência de falhas adesivas em dentina e em cerâmica; os grupos Nd, Sil + Nd e Sil + Er tiveram prevalência de falhas adesivas em cerâmica, e o grupo Er apresentou predominância de falhas coesivas no cimento. A análise do ângulo de contato foi submetida aos testes ANOVA 1-fator e Tukey, apresentando diferenças significativas entre os grupos (p<0,0001). Os grupos com silanização prévia (Sil + Er = 45,60b graus; Sil + Nd = 52,10b graus) apresentaram ângulos de contato superiores aos demais, e semelhantes entre si. As imagens de Microscopia Eletrônica de Varredura mostram a presença da camada de silano sobre a superfície cerâmica no grupo Sil + Nd, e uma aparente fundição à superfície cerâmica no grupo Sil + Er. Para os Grupos Er e Nd foi possível verificar modificações no padrão normal da estrutura da cerâmica, entremeadas por áreas semelhantes ao padrão convencional do grupo Controle após condicionamento com ácido hidrofluorídrico. Conclui-se que o tratamento com laser de Érbio associado ao condicionamento com ácido hidrofluorídrico a 10% por 1 min apresenta os melhores resultados de resistência de união e ângulo de contato. O tratamento com silano previamente à irradiação melhorou a resistência de união em relação ao grupo Controle apenas quando associado ao laser de Érbio. / The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficiency of irradiation with high-power lasers and the influence of silane application before or after irradiation with lasers on the bond strength between lithium disilicate glass-ceramic, resin cement and human dentin. Fifty truncated-cones ceramic specimens (n=10) were randomly divided into 5 groups: Control- etching with hydrofluoric acid 10% for 1 min and application of silane; 2- Er - Er:YAG laser irradiation (200 mJ and 10 Hz), followed by etching with hydrofluoric acid 10% for 1 min and application of silane; 3- Sil + Er - etching with hydrofluoric acid 10% for 1 min, silane application and irradiation with Er: YAG laser in the same parameters as the previous group; 4- Nd:YAG laser - irradiation with Nd: YAG laser (120 mJ and 10 Hz), followed by etching with hydrofluoric acid 10% for 1 min and application of the silane, 5- Sil + Nd- Etching with hydrofluoric acid 10% for 1 min, silane application and irradiation with Nd: YAG laser on the same parameters as the previous group. After treatment, the ceramic specimens were cemented with dual cure resin cement to the dentin of 50 human molars included in acrylic resin. After storage for 24 h it was submitted to tensile test in a universal testing machine with 10 kgf load cell and constant speed of 1 mm/min. Data were submitted to ANOVA 2-way and Dunnet test (α = 5%). The analysis of fracture patterns were analyzed in stereomicroscope. In addition were made 15 ceramic specimens in cylindrical shape, subjected to the same treatment of the above groups (n = 3) and used for analysis of the contact angle analysis and scanning electron microscope. The Dunnet test showed significant differences between Control group (9.42 ± 2.27 MPa) and Er group (19.25 ± 3.7 MPa) and Sil + Er (14.11 ± 4.11 MPa). ANOVA 2-way (p <5%) for Laser Type (p <0.0001) and Technical of Silanization (p = 0.0002) showed significant differences for both factors, but not for their interaction. Thus, the irradiation with Er:YAG laser (16,68 MPa) was more effective than irradiation with Nd:YAG laser (8,19 MPa). The technique of silanization after laser irradiation was more effective (14,46 MPa) than the previous silanization (10,41 MPa). The analysis of fractures showed a prevalence of adhesive failures on dentin and ceramic for the Control group; Nd, Sil + Nd e Sil + Er had a prevalence of adhesive failures in ceramics, and Er group presented predominance of cohesive failures in cement. The analysis of contact angle was submitted to ANOVA 1-way and Tukey test, with significant differences between the groups (p <0.0001). Groups with silanization previous to laser irradiation (Sil + Er = 45,60b degrees; Sil + Nd = 52,10b degrees) had contact angles greater than the other groups. The Scanning Electron Microscopy images showed the presence of a silane layer on the ceramic surface in Sil + Nd group, and an apparent casting of the ceramic surface in Sil + Er group. For Er and Nd Groups was possible to see changes in the normal pattern of ceramic structure, interspersed with areas similar to conventional standard control group after etching with hydrofluoric acid. It is concluded that treatment with Er:YAG laser associated with etching with hydrofluoric acid at 10% for 1 min gives the highest bond strength results and the lower contact angle, resulting in a recommended treatment. Treatment with silane previously to laser irradiation improved bond strength only when associated with the Er:YAG laser, which probably occurred by the efficiency of Er: YAG laser irradiation, and not due to the silanization technique.

A pirólise de aerossóis ou spray pirólise (SP, do inglês Spray Pyrolysis) é uma importante metodologia para a obtenção de luminóforos e diferentes matrizes sólidas em dimensões nano a micrométricas, desde a escala laboratorial ao nível industrial. O arranjo experimental permite o ajuste de uma ampla faixa das temperaturas de pirólise (100 a 1000 °C), possibilitando que sistemas de interesse sejam obtidos em uma única etapa. Contudo, não existe um controle eficiente do ambiente de coordenação do íon emissor e a simetria deste será consequência do ambiente imposto pela estrutura cristalina ou amorfa da matriz sólida final. O tratamento térmico rápido, característico desta metodologia, pode dificultar a total cristalização de determinadas fases e, sendo assim, uma heterogeneidade nos sítios de simetria será obtida. Este trabalho tem como objetivos estudar as propriedades luminescentes de aluminatos dopados com íons terras raras. E nesse sentido, propuseram-se inicialmente metodologias para a obtenção de diferentes matrizes inorgânicas por SP visando o estudo do sítio de coordenação de íons lantanídeos. Num primeiro momento, foi proposto a metodologia para a obtenção de matrizes inorgânicas por SP mantendo a estrutura do sítio de coordenação de íons lantanídeos. Nesta estratégia foi escolhido um meio inorgânico estável, protegendo os íons terras raras ativos de perturbações externas, estável tanto do ponto de vista químico e térmico durante o processo de pirólise, YVO4:Eu3+ foi o escolhido por possuir sítios de simetria bem definidos e por ser um composto de grande interesse tecnológico. Ainda dentro dos objetivos, estudou a síntese de aluminatos dopados com íons ítrio visando à formação de sistemas compósitos (-Al2O3 / YAG). Os compostos foram primeiro obtidos pela co-dopagem com íons Eu3+ visando um estudo estrutural, e posteriormente, sistemas contendo Itérbio/Érbio e Itérbio/Túlio foram preparados, visto que são escassos os trabalhos que descrevem a síntese de partículas com propriedades de conversão ascendente de energia pela metodologia de pirólise de aerossol. A fase YAG foi obtida para diferentes proporções de Y3+/Al3+, porém também foi obtido a fase meta estável YAlO3 (YAH) em uma única etapa, sendo que essa fase é reportada na literatura como de difícil obtenção. Os compostos obtidos foram caracterizados principalmente por espectroscopia de fotoluminescência (espectros de emissão/excitação e tempos de vida), espectroscopia vibracional, Difratometria de raios X de pó, microscopia eletrônica e análise térmica / Spray Pyrolysis (SP) is an important methodology to obtain phosphors and different solid matrices in a nano-to-micrometric dimension, ranging from the laboratory scale up to the industrial level. The experimental arrangement allows the adjustment of a wide range of pyrolysis temperatures (100 up to 1000 ° C), which allows the system of interest obtention in a single step. However, there is no efficient control concerning the emitter ion coordination environment, and its symmetry will be a consequence of the environment imposed by the resultant solid matrix crystalline or amorphous structure. The rapid thermal treatment, which is the main characteristic of this methodology, it might hinder the total crystallization of certain phases and, thus, heterogeneity in the symmetry sites will be obtained. This study aims to study the luminescent properties of aluminates doped with Rare Earth (RE) ions. Under this perspective, several methodologies have been initially proposed in order to obtain different inorganic matrices using SP to study lanthanides coordination sites. At first, the methodology for obtaining inorganic matrices through SP maintaining the structure of the lanthanide ion coordination site was proposed. In this strategy, a stable (both chemically and thermally) inorganic medium was chosen, protecting the active rare earth ions from external perturbations during the pyrolysis process. YVO4:Eu3+ was selected for presenting well-defined symmetry sites and for its wide technological appeal. Moreover, the synthesis of aluminates doped with yttrium ions to form composite systems (-Al2O3 / YAG) has been carried out. The compounds were first obtained by co-doping with Eu3+ ions for a structural study. Subsequently systems containing Ytterbium / Erbium and Ytterbium / Yttrium were prepared, since there is a lack of description of these systems in the literature when its considered the synthesis of particles with energy upward conversion properties by aerosol pyrolysis methodology. The YAG phase was obtained using different proportions of Y3+/Al3+, but the stable YAlO3 (YAH) phase was also attained in a single step, even being reported as difficult to achieve in the literature. The compounds synthesized were characterized mainly by photoluminescence spectroscopy (emission/excitation spectra and lifetimes), vibrational spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy and thermal analysis

De nos jours, la complexité des pièces mécaniques est de plus en plus grande dans de nombreux secteurs industriels de pointes tels que l’aéronautique, l’aérospatiale ou bien encore le domaine médical. Pour répondre à ces nouvelles exigences, notamment en termes de géométrie, de nouvelles techniques de conception et de fabrication automatisées intègrant également une meilleure traçabilité des pièces, sont mises en place. Ce travail de thèse s’est inscrit dans un projet partenarial entre le Laboratoire Génie de Production de l’ENIT et la société EXAMECA, spécialiste de pièces chaudronnées pour l’aéronautique. L’étude a porté plus précisément sur l’assemblage permanent de pièces en superalliages par soudage LASER pour la réalisation d’une nouvelle chambre de combustion de turbomachine. Les assemblages des différentes parties de la chambre de combustion sont actuellement réalisés par procédé TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), encore appelé procédé GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), de manière manuelle ou semi-automatique avec fil d’apport de la même nuance que le superalliage base nickel. Même si cette technique industrielle est éprouvée, elle peut générer encore des problèmes de non-conformité car elle requière une grande dextérité des opérateurs pour éviter notamment les déformations importantes des pièces chaudronnées. L’étude avait donc pour objectif d’évaluer la pertinence du procédé de soudage LASER Yb : YAG pour l’assemblage homogène et hétérogène des superalliages Hastelloy X et Haynes 188 sans métal d’apport. Le procédé de soudage autogène à l’aide d’une source LASER disque Yb : YAG est encore relativement récent dans l’industrie même s’il semble offrir de nouvelles perspectives intéressantes. Une première partie de l’étude a permis de caractériser la caustique du faisceau LASER afin de déterminer des paramètres clés lors du soudage que sont par exemple la forme et la taille du spot LASER, la répartition de la densité de puissance à la surface de la pièce ou au point focal par exemple. Cette étape finalisée, les domaines de soudabilité des assemblages homogènes des superalliages Hastelloy X et Haynes 188 et des assemblages hétérogènes Hastelloy X - Haynes 188 ont été déterminés. L’influence des principaux paramètres de soudage sur la géométrie (forme et taille) et la tenue mécanique des cordons a pu être identifiée. Des conditions optimales de soudage ont été établies pour les différentes conditions de soudage. Une étude métallurgique des cordons optimisés, obtenus pour les différentes configurations, a été menée à différentes échelles. Elle a permis de déterminer des relations entre d’une part, les paramètres et les modes de soudage (conduction ou keyhole) et d’autre part, entre les modes de soudage et les microstructures des différentes zones des cordons qui conditionnement leurs propriétés mécaniques. / Nowadays, the complexity of mechanical parts is becoming more and more important in numerous cutting-edge insdustries such as aeronautics, aerospace or the medical field. To meet such new requirements, particulary in terms of geometry, innovative conception and automated manufacturing techniques, integrating as well a better traceability of parts, are implemented. This thesis is in partnership with The LGP (Laboratoire Génie de Production) of the National Engineering School of Tarbes (ENIT) and EXAMECA, a company specialized in boiler making for aerospace applications. The study essentially focused on permanent assembly of superalloy parts by LASER welding, in order to develop a new turbomachinery combustion chamber. Assembly of different parts of the combustion chamber are presently performed by TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) process, or GTAW (USA : Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) process. This manufacturing phase is realized in a manual mode with semi-automatic equipment providing the wire with a similar grade as the nickel base superalloy. Even though this industrial process has been proven, it can still cause noncompliance issues because it requires great dexterity from operators to avoid important deformations of welded parts. Therefore, this study aimed at evaluating the relevance of LASER Yb : YAG welding process, for homogeneous and heterogeneous assembly of Hastelloy X and Haynes 188 superalloys, without filler metal. Autogeneous welding process associated with LASER Yb : YAG disc source is still relatively new in the industry even though it seems to offer very promising perspectives. A first part of the study is dedicated to LASER beam’s caustic characterization, in order to determine key parameters for welding, including shape and size of LASER spot, power density distribution on the surface or at focal point. Once this phase was completed, fields of weldability of homogeneous assemblies of Hastelloy X and Haynes 188 superalloys as well as heterogeneous assemblies of Hastelloy X / Haynes 188 have been determined. Impact of main welding parameters on geometry (shape and size) and mechanical strength beads were identifed. Optimal welding conditions have been established for different welding conditions. A metallurgical study on optimized beads, obtained for different configurations, has been carried out at different scales. It allowed determining relationships between parameters and welding modes (conduction or keyhole), but also between welding modes and microstructures of different beads areas that condition mechanical properties.

This report presents results from a series of experiments in which YAG samples (undoped, as well as doped with Nd and Cr3+) were exposed to ionizing radiation (gamma rays and UV). These experiments were performed for the purpose of investigating the various phtodarkening processes taking place in these materials in response to the ionizing radiation. The purpose of this investigation was to establish whether and how co-doping YAG with Cr3+ improves the material's resistance to photodarkening due to the ionizing radiation. The experiments tracked time-resolved transmittance of the samples at 1064 nm in immediate response a pulsed exposure to the ionizing radiation, as well as steady-state spectrally-resolved changed in the samples' optical absorption after the irradiation. The investigation revealed a number of photodarkening processes occurring in the samples in response to the ionizing radiation, both transient and permanent. It was further revealed that inclusion of Cr3+ ions in YAG significantly reduces these photodarkening processes, improving the material's radiation resistance. It was observed that materials containing at least 0.5 at% Cr3+ are essentially radiation-hardened, resisting both transient and steady-state changes in transmittance observed in the materials not containing Cr3+.

Neste trabalho foi desenvolvido e caracterizado um aparato óptico para geração de padrões de perfurações em escala micrométrica em diversas classes de materiais. Este sistema, fundamentado nas técnicas de percussão e trepanação, foi acoplado a um laser industrial nanopulsado de Nd:YAG operando em 532 nm. Sua viabilidade foi analisada em amostras de alumínio metálico, cerâmica de &#945;&#8722;alumina, poli(cloreto de vinila) (PVC) e silício cristalino. Verificou-se que as melhores condições para a obtenção de microperfurações de precisão são proporcionadas pelo método de trepanação assistido por um alto fluxo de ar. Micrografias eletrônicas comprovaram que estes parâmetros resultam em microperfurações simétricas, precisas e, geralmente, desprovidas de rebarbas. Suas dimensões, comparadas ao método de percussão, são evidentemente superiores devido à maior quantidade de material processado nesta técnica. Verificou-se que os diâmetros de microperfurações por percussão variaram de 25 a 200 &#181;m enquanto que pelo método de trepanação estes resultados foram de aproximadamente 50 a 240 &#181;m, dependendo das propriedades do material e da fluência aplicada. Um estudo sobre a velocidade de perfuração em função da fluência incidente comprovou a alta dependência da taxa de ablação com relação às propriedades térmicas e ópticas dos materiais. A análise de secções retas transversais em microperfurações obtidas por percussão e trepanação também indicou a formação de deformações internas em materiais com baixas velocidades de perfuração, tais como alumínio metálico e &#945;&#8722;alumina. Esse fenômeno está diretamente associado ao plasma formado no interior de algumas microcavidades, sobretudo pelo método de trepanação sob baixos regimes de fluência. Estudos da região termicamente afetada em silício cristalino por espectroscopia micro&#8722;Raman também indicaram a ausência de tensões induzidas por ambas as técnicas empregadas e evidências de transições cristalinas entre a fase cúbica do diamante (Si&#8722;I) e hexagonal compacta (Si&#8722;IV); as quais foram mais pronunciadas em altos regimes de fluências. De maneira geral estes resultados contribuíram para a comprovação da eficiência e viabilidade do sistema desenvolvido e para a caracterização de microperfurações de precisão em materiais metálicos, cerâmicos e poliméricos / In this work, it was developed and characterized an optical apparatus that was used to generate holes in micrometric scale in several classes of materials. This system, based on the techniques of percussion and trepanning drilling, was connected to an industrial nanopulsed Nd:YAG laser operating in 532 nm. Its viability was analyzed for metallic aluminum, &#945;&#8722;alumina ceramic, poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and single crystalline silicon samples. It was verified that the trepanning method assisted by intense air jet had given the best conditions for the attainment of precise microdrillings. Electronic micrographs has proved that this technique results in symmetrical and precise microholes, generally without burrs. Their dimensions are evidently superior to those obtained by the percussion method, probably due to the different amounts of material processed in each technique. It was verified that the microholes diameters had varied approximately from 25 to 200 &#181;m for percussion, while for the trepanning method they has varied from 50 to 240 &#181;m, depending on the material properties and the applied fluence. A study about the drilling velocity in function of the incident fluence had proved the high dependence of the ablation rate with relation to the thermal and optical materials properties. The analysis of transversal cross&#8722;sections in microholes obtained by percussion and trepanning methods has also indicated the formation of internal deformations in materials with low drilling velocities, such as metallic aluminum and &#945;&#8722;alumina. This phenomenon is directly associated with the plasma formed inside of some microcavities, mainly appling the trepanning method under lower fluence regimes. Studies in the thermally affected region in crystalline silicon, by micron-Raman spectroscopy, has also indicated the absence of induced tensions for both techniques employed, as well as indications of crystalline transitions between the cubic phase of the diamond (Si&#8722;I) and compact hexagonal (Si&#8722;IV); which were more pronounced in high incident fluences. In general way these results has contributed to the verification of the efficiency and viability of the developed system and to the precise characterization of microholes in metallic, ceramic and polymeric materials

Resumo: A atividade antimicrobiana do laser Er:YAG foi avaliada sobre biofilme bacteriano constituído por Escherichia coli ATCC 8739, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 e 3 cepas de Fusobacterium nucleatum e sobre biofilme de microrganismos salivares. Os biofilmes foram submetidos à ação do laser a 1,2 W e 10 Hz por 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 e 60 s e fez-se a avaliação da microbiota residual em ágar sangue, em anaerobiose. O biofilme salivar se mostrou mais sensível nos primeiros tempos de irradiação. A redução microbiana em relação ao controle foi estatisticamente significativa entre todos os tempos testados. Avaliou-se também a ação do laser Er:YAG sobre 7 cepas de Fusobacterium nucleatum inoculadas sobre a superfície de corpos-de-prova (5mmX4mm) de dentes extraídos. Fez-se a aplicação do laser nos mesmos parâmetros físicos mencionados anteriormente, durante 15 s, levando à eliminação total do conteúdo séptico. O estudo avaliou também a irradiação do laser de Er:YAG durante tempos subinibitórios sobre a atividade hemolítica e susceptibilidade de 9 cepas de Fusobacterium nucleatum a amoxicilina, eritromicina, metronidazol e tetraciclina. Após a irradiação do laser, determinou-se a concentração inibitória mínima (CIM) para as drogas através do método de diluição em ágar. A ação do laser sobre a atividade hemolítica foi determinada em sangue humano. Verificou-se que o laser Er:YAG não afetou a atividade hemolítica de Fusobacterium nucleatum, que se mostrou α-hemolítica, tampouco a susceptibilidade a drogas dos isolados testados. / Abstract: Antimicrobial activity of Er:YAG laser was evaluated on a bacterial biofilm constituted by Escherichia coli ATCC 8739, Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 and 3 strains of Fusobacterium nucleatum and on biofilm produced by salivary microorganisms. Biofilms were irradiated by Er:YAG laser, 1,2 W and 10 Hz, for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 60 s and the evaluation of residual contamination was performed on blood agar, under anaerobiosis. It was verified that salivary biofilm showed to be more susceptibility to the Er:YAG laser in shorter periods of laser irradiation. Bacterial reduction was significative in all tested periods of irradiation. The activity of Er:YAG laser was also evaluated on 7 strains of Fusobacterium nucleatum inoculated on samples of human dentin (5mm X 4mm), obtained from extracted teeth. The laser was used following the same physical parameters, as previously described, for 15 s, leading to complete elimination of their septic content. The study also evaluated the effects of subinibitory irradiation of Er:YAG laser on bacterial susceptibility of 9 strains of Fusobacterium nucleatum to antimicrobial drugs (amoxicillin, erythromycin, metronidazole, tetracycline) and hemolysis. Thus, after laser irradiation, the minimal inhibitory concentration of antimicrobial drugs was determined by using an agar dilution method. The influence of laser on hemolysis was carried out on human blood. It was verified that Er:YAG laser did not produce any measurable effect on hemolytic activity and the microbial susceptibility to tested antimicrobial drugs. / Orientador: José Ricardo Kina / Coorientador: Elerson Gaetti Jardim Júnior / Mestre

Includes bibliographical references (leaves 151-163). Investigates the behaviour of the intensity noise in a multimode Nd:YAG laser. The collective modes of oscillation are excited by broadband ambient noise. Because the phase of the excitation is unknown, a cross spectral technique to measure the antiphase dynamics directly and form a picture of the intensity noise interference for two to five mode operation is developed. For three mode operation, the contributions of the longitudinal modes to collective modes is measured.

Includes bibliographical references. Electronic publication; full text available in PDF format; abstract in HTML format. Investigates the behaviour of the intensity noise in a multimode Nd:YAG laser. The collective modes of oscillation are excited by broadband ambient noise. Because the phase of the excitation is unknown, a cross spectral technique to measure the antiphase dynamics directly and form a picture of the intensity noise interference for two to five mode operation is developed. For three mode operation, the contributions of the longitudinal modes to collective modes is measured. Electronic reproduction.[Australia] :Australian Digital Theses Program,2001. ix, 163 leaves : ill., charts ; 30 cm.